For those seeking a way to combine an exploration of life’s spiritual dimensions with a thorough scientific search for truth, it is not always easy to separate the solid from the flimsy. Certainly not in this 'post truth era'. So I went to Rupert Sheldrake to hear what advice he had to offer.

Staying Grounded: Rupert Sheldrake’s Advice for Harmonizing Science and Spirituality

For those seeking a way to combine an exploration of life’s spiritual dimensions with a thorough scientific search for truth, it is not always easy to separate the solid from the flimsy.

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"You who are avid for knowledge, if your intention in seeking it is rivalry, boasting, surpassing your peers, drawing peoples' attention to you, and amassing the vanities of this world, then you are in reality in the process of ruining your religion and destroying yourself" (Al Ghazali)

Interesting to see how easily the Brittanica lends itself to propaganda. Look at the date. As the US narrative is being challenged, the editors decided to add a one paragraph infopage to their website. Among many other things, it fails to mention that neither the US nor Iran ever ratified UNCLOS.

Our selves are 'out there'. Take it from a renowned biologist.

Denis Noble: "Neo-Darwinism Is Dead" | We Need A Biology Beyond Genes

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Definitely one of the best so far. Brilliant propaganda on so many levels.

We Share the Same Pain 💔 | An Iranian’s Emotional Perspective on America (LEGO Rap Story)

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"The Silicon Valley [mind]set is not, after all, an aberration. It is the inevitable next stage of the logic of capitalism. What has the economics of the modern West ever really been other than vampirism and technologism?"

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Vampirism as Social Philosophy

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In times of rampant dehumanization it's important to keep on rehumanizing innocent victims.

Iranians Brace for Impact of Trump’s Threats to Target More Civilian Infrastructure

More threats by Trump to destroy Iranian infrastructure are forcing civilians in Tehran to decide whether to stay or flee.

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"What wounds defenseless victims wounds all of humanity. Their death and pain is a scandal for the entire human family." (Pope Leo XIV) | "If anyone kills a person it is as if he kills all mankind, while if any saves a life it is as if he saves the lives of all mankind." (Qur'an 5:32)

Quite applicable to our European leaders as well.

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War Again

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I wasn't aware of this review being out there. I'm very glad I somehow stumbled upon it - not in the least because professor Kristyn Sessions seems to appreciate the book 😊: "Atlas promises to offer an accessible exploration into the myths that surround religion and on this he delivers."

I heard Rama Duwaji, the wife of Zohran Mamdani is a visual artist. So I checked her website and found this great image that certainly suits the events of this week. May the fire of justice enflame our souls.

And here we are. My conversation with Rupert Sheldrake in which we meander through some of his life experiences to distill some principles that can help us to navigate these confusing times, in which we are constantly bombarded with competing theories, and truth claims.

Navigating Truth Between Woo-woo and Scientism

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This summer I found myself in London for a couple of days. So I visited Rupert Sheldrake for a cup of tea. A good chunk of our conversation was recorded as well. So another podcast with this inspiring man is coming soon.

It remains remarkable how contemporary policymakers prefer to associate themselves with the evil masterminds of Hollywood instead of the heroes. Trump portrays himself as a Sith and a European military project is openly called Sauron. They don't even try to hide the real intentions.

Here's my full conversation with Addison Hodges Hart on Christian #monasticism. We discussed how monastic founders subverting the militaristic logic of their time, how Eastern and Western Christianity differed in their approaches, and how we can integrate monastic practices into our own lives today.

Christian Monasticism: Past, Present & Future

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A podcastclip from my conversation with Addison Hodges Hart about the past, present, and (possible) future of Christian #monasticism. We discuss the differences between Western and Eastern monasticism and how the lives of monastic founders can remain a source of inspiration today.

The Key to Christian Monasticism

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The myth of the hero seems to be the only literary storyline many people can think of today. It even shapes our view of society. So together with Kevin P. Keating I revisited Joseph Campbell's work. Was he misunderstood? Or was his theory of the #monomyth flawed?

Joseph Campbell's Monomyth of the Hero: Flawed or Misunderstood?

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I had a very amicable conversation with author Kevin P. Keating. Are we 'story creating creatures' and can religions be seen as the inevitable result thereof? Is secularism just another form of religious storytelling? Can new types of stories allow more room for the contemporary revival of idealism?

Storytelling, myth and the contemporary revival of idealism

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"I suspect that it is sometimes harder for the 'religious' [or very devout] to be coherently Christian than for the 'irreligious' [or less devout] , precisely because the former often turn out to be more attached to the religion than to the one to whom it points." (David Bentley Hart)

A videoclip from my conversation with Professor William Cavanaugh on modern day idolatry, in which we discussed how "migrations of the holy" gave rise to the new gods of nationalism and capitalism. Perhaps #modernity never got over its #Godshapedhole because there really is a God out there.

The God-shaped hole of modernity

In my conversation with Professor William Cavanaugh on modern day idolatry, we discussed how "migrations of the holy" gave rise to the new gods of nationalis...

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I sat down with William Cavanaugh to discuss how modernity has filled “the God-shaped hole” with the gods of nationalism and consumerism. We are not disenchanted at all but rather dominated by the gods of our own making. #religion #secularism #idolatry

Modern Day Idolatry

Listen to this episode from Re-visioning Religion on Spotify. William T. Cavanaugh is a professor of Catholic studies and political theology at DePaul University. In this conversation, we delve into t...

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Jessica Corneille is a psychologist who researches ⁠spontaneous spiritual awakenings and altered states of consciousness. We talked about the findings in her latest article. #spiritualawakening #religiousexperience #psychedelics

My personal reflections on the essence of reality and the ground of our being, an addendum to the conversation I hosted between Rupert Sheldrake and Bernardo Kastrup. It led me to wonder whether beauty could be the meaning of life. #advaita #non-dualism #God #themeaningoflife #philosophy #CosmicMind

What if Beauty Is the Meaning of Life?

A reflection on the essence of reality and the ground of our being.

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I was invited on Ana Isabel's podcast "In the Light: growing your soul" to talk about the problematic assumptions commonly made about what religion is.

Religion: A Fresh Look At An Old Practice- With Jonas Atlas

What is Religion? It may seem an odd question to ask, as the answer seems obvious. In this conversation with Jonas Atlas, we discuss the assumptions commonly...

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I'm glad I could host a conversation between these two great minds. It turned out to be exactly what I had expected: a thought-provoking dialogue about various insights that #philosophy, #theology, and #science have to offer about the divine essence of existence. youtu.be/Wi1U7Cw4XV0